3. Gilbert Gottfried

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"I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan. I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.¿ When a tragedy such as the Japanese tsunami happens, perhaps it's best to wait a while before making a seriously offensive joke. Or several of them. Gottfried, instead, decided to use his Twitter feed not to express sympathy for the victims or help raise money, but to make fun of them. "I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say, "They'll [sic] be another one floating by any minute now," was one of many such tweets. Funny! We never felt more dismayed by the now-former voice of the Aflac Duck.

"I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan. I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.¿ When a tragedy such as the Japanese tsunami happens, perhaps it's best to wait a while before making a seriously offensive joke. Or several of them. Gottfried, instead, decided to use his Twitter feed not to express sympathy for the victims or help raise money, but to make fun of them. "I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say, "They'll [sic] be another one floating by any minute now," was one of many such tweets. Funny! We never felt more dismayed by the now-former voice of the Aflac Duck. (Getty)

"I sincerely apologize to anyone who was offended by my attempt at humor regarding the tragedy in Japan. I meant no disrespect, and my thoughts are with the victims and their families.¿ When a tragedy such as the Japanese tsunami happens, perhaps it's best to wait a while before making a seriously offensive joke. Or several of them. Gottfried, instead, decided to use his Twitter feed not to express sympathy for the victims or help raise money, but to make fun of them. "I just split up with my girlfriend, but like the Japanese say, "They'll [sic] be another one floating by any minute now," was one of many such tweets. Funny! We never felt more dismayed by the now-former voice of the Aflac Duck.